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Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool

With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »

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All Publicly Funded Schools in Ontario to Close From March 14 to April 5, 2020 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The Ontario government has ordered all publicly funded schools to be shut down for two weeks after March Break, due to concerns about coronavirus. Schools will be… Read more »

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National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19

National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »

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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

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17 New Coronavirus Cases Reported on March 10th in Canada, Total Now 96

17 new coronavirus cases were announced today by various provincial health officials. British Columbia Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer,… Read more »

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DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

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Be a after BREAST CANCER Ambassador

The after BREAST CANCER S|HE Thrives Ambassador Calendar is back and will be packed with style and glamour lead by the fashion-forward and stylish Shut Up and… Read more »

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Grand Princess Cruise Passengers from Ontario Takes the Total Count of Novel Coronavirus Cases in the Province to 26

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19. Earlier, today Ontario’s Ministry of Health spokeswoman announced a new case of… Read more »

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A Person who Travelled to Las Vegas is the Latest Case of Novel Coronavirus in Ontario

Ontario’s Ministry of Health spokeswoman has said that there is a new case of novel coronavirus in the province and that the person had recently travelled to… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Weather Network Forecasts a Slow Start to Spring

Ontario’s Wiarton Willie predicted early spring, and Nova Scotian Shubenacadie Sam predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Now, Weather Network is saying that most Canadians will have… Read more »

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Top Things to Do in Ontario this January 2020

From outdoor skating trails to theatre festivals, here are 33 of the best things to do this January in Ontario.

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Long, Cold and Snowy Winter Predicted for this Winter Season

The Weather network has released its annual winter forecast for the 2019-2020 season and much of Canada is in for a long cold, snowy winter. According to… Read more »

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10 Weekend Getaways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Ontario

This Mother’s Day, why not create some lasting memories and show her how much you appreciate her with the gift of time together. Here are 10 ideas for unforgettable weekend getaways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Ontario.

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Driftwood Cove at Bruce Peninsula

Parks Canada has opened a new place to explore in Bruce Peninsula National Park — Driftwood Cove. Driftwood Cove represents 9 per cent of the park’s lands… Read more »

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: Second Weekend of April

5 ideas for a spontaneous/last minute day trip or a weekend getaway for the second weekend of April in Ontario.

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: First Weekend of April

5 ideas for a spontaneous/last minute day trip or a weekend getaway for first weekend of April in Ontario: Weekend of April 5 to 7.